Do You Have A “Blindside” ???

A Blindside is “the part of one's field of vision, as to the side or rear, where one cannot see approaching objects; the side opposite that toward which a person is looking.”  http://www.thefreedictionary.com/blindside

We all have one. It may be your spouse, your kids, your best friend, your job, someone you trust, or a favorite food or hobby. It usually is something that can do no wrong in your eyes, no matter what anyone says to you. I know someone whose “blindside” was an employee. No matter what anyone would tell him about the inappropriate behavior & customer service this person rendered, he totally refused to believe it. 

Oftentimes our “blindside” is cemented in our minds by our egos, sense of denial, or adamant unwavering of our thoughts & beliefs. Nevertheless, our refusal to see something or even acknowledge it, does not change the fact that it still exists. 

Being “brutally” honest with oneself is probably the hardest thing a person can do in their lifetime. This may explain why so few of us do it.

Imagine a performer on stage. The spotlight is on them, revealing every single imperfection they may have. It is easier to cast the spotlight on them, while hiding behind it and not have the light on us.

This is noticeable during sports events. We criticize everything about their technique, their endurance, and their attitude…while we sat on the sidelines. Most of us can’t even run around the couch, yet we have advice on what a NBA player, World Cup Soccer contender, or an Olympic athlete should or should not do.

I have even caught myself getting all caught up emotionally about things and noticed that I was making it all about me. We tend to focus on what we want instead of what is the best solution. We are afraid to do this because it may mean surrendering everything you want for what is best. In Romans 8:28 (NKJV) says “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

This may explain why our government is in shambles. Everyone is focusing on what they want, afraid someone else will win. We are a part of a team. If one wins, we all win.

“It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” – Harry S. Truman

 “Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?” – Dr. Phil McGraw     

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” – Anais Nin

“People will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold, but so does an egg.” – unknown

Isn’t it interesting how we can see the bad, ugly, or inappropriate in everybody else…except ourselves??

The Bible addresses this in Matthew 7:2-5 (NKJV):  2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”

Many of us are so arrogant. We think, “God, your will be done…as long as it is what I want.” We will not get anywhere thinking like this.

Maybe we are our own 'blindside???"  You are no longer “blindsided” if you are aware that there may be a different view than your own. 

It may serve us well if we changed the thought process from being “what I want” to WHAT DOES GOD WANT.